Year 4 Class Teacher; Maternity Cover

Required for:
January 2027 for one academic year (until January 2028)

Location:

Chapter House, 22 Chapter Street - Westminster Under School

Contract:

full‑time, temporary (fixed‑term contract for one academic year to cover a maternity)

Salary:
Westminster School has its own salary scale, and new members of staff are placed at a point relevant to their qualifications and experience. Details of salary will be discussed at interview with those candidates who are shortlisted.

The closing date for this role is midday on Wednesday 09 September 2026. Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.

We are looking for a bright, caring and enthusiastic individual who will relish the opportunity to become a Year4

Form Teacher to our pupils.

Junior Class Teachers teach English, Maths, History, Geography andPSHE. Pupils work significantly above their chronological age. Specialist teachers take the pupils for subjects such as Computing, Games and PE, French, Art and Music.

Subject specialisms will be taken into account and we would aim to reflect these in the successful candidate’s timetable. Interests in taking a lead in Science/ Maths would be of particular value, but are not pre‑requisites.

Our Year4 classes will be the final all boy cohort and will consist of two classes of 22 boys. This role is a maternity cover position from January 2027 to January 2028 as a Year4 class teacher.

Westminster Under School is in a period of exciting change and expansion. This September, we will welcome our first co‑educational cohort into Year3, with three classes joining the school. This is an exciting time to join the Under School, as we look forward to our expansion to become fully co‑educational school for children aged 4 to 13, from September
2026, and the successful post‑holder will be a key part of this transition.

Reporting to the Head of Year
4.

Plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons, activities and learning and teaching strategies in line with Schemes of Work located on the Intranet and in line with the parallel class teacher.

Provide a safe, secure and stimulating environment in which consideration is given to the individual development of all pupils.

Differentiate learning and teaching and associated resources in a manner that challenges and interests the pupils and is appropriate to their needs and skill levels.

Apply any recommendations and guidance for pupils with specific learning or welfare needs or disabilities, as directed by the SENDCo, or on the pupil’s personalised learning plan.

Apply, where appropriate, IT capability to enhance learning and teaching.

Contribute to, and maintain consistency with, internal and relevant external marking schedules and moderation procedures.

Engage pupils fully in the assessment and self‑evaluation process.

Carry out a range of formative assessments of pupils’ attainment to acknowledge and inform progress.

Record and report on pupil progress and achievements in accordance with the Junior Department’s requirements, including formal reporting points such as parents’ evenings and written reports.

Pastoral care and pupil management:
Put pupils at the centre of everything you do, taking a pastoral interest in pupils around the school environs, so that they feel valued and cared for.

Monitor the work of class pupils, providing guidance, advice and support, and fostering self‑esteem.

Motivate pupils through praise, while being firm but fair.

Actively maintain the high standards of behaviour and uniform of pupils in the classroom and in all school locations and activities.

Write and maintain relevant records for individual pupil files and writing reports.

Communicate, respond to and consult with parents on a regular basis maintaining records, as appropriate.

Communicate and consult with other departments or members of staff to implement recommendations, policies or guidance.

• Promote and support the School’s Aims and Vision and School Development Plan.
• Adhere to and support the School’s policies and procedures.
• Accept responsibility for the welfare and care of all pupils, at all times.
• Undertake break and supervisory duties as…